Kaneohe regulates above-ground pools under the general residential pool provisions of ROH Chapter 16, Article 6 rather than a dedicated ordinance.
The Revised Ordinances of Honolulu do not have a separate above-ground pool section. Instead, both above-ground and in-ground residential pools in Kaneohe fall under ROH Chapter 16, Article 6 along with the Hawaii State Residential Code adopted by ROH Sec. 16-1.2. When an above-ground pool meets the statutory depth or capacity threshold, fencing and barrier rules under ROH 16-6.2 apply, including self-latching gates or approved safety covers. Larger or permanent above-ground pools often trigger a Chapter 18 building permit. Kaneohe homeowners should confirm with DPP whether their specific pool kit is classified as permanent or temporary.
Non-compliant or unpermitted above-ground pools can face draining orders, fence retrofits, and civil penalties.
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